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TOWN
GOVERNMENT:
FARMLAND PROTECTION PLAN
The
Town of York has embraced its agricultural heritage and
rural character. The Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Codes
protect and encourage framing and agriculture, which is
the dominant land use in York. Over 90% of the town is presently
zoned agricultural with approximately 24,000 acres in either
a New York State Ag district or qualifying for an Ag value
assessment.
The
Town has a Farmland and Open Space Preservation Committee.
The goals of the committee include:
- Developing
and implementing a local "Right to Farm" law
- Encouraging
the development of new and existing farms and Agribusinesses
within the town
- Developing
strategies for the implementation of a long-term farmland/open
space preservation program
Contact:
David Deuel
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